Sleep and Alzheimer's disease: A pivotal role for the suprachiasmatic nucleus
Alzheimer's disease (AD), which accounts for most of the dementia cases, is, aside from cognitive deterioration, often characterized by the presence of non-cognitive symptoms. Society is desperately in need for interventions that alleviate the economic and social burden related to AD. Circadian dysrhythmia, one of these symptoms in particular, immensely decreases the self-care ability of AD patients and is one of the main reasons of caregiver exhaustion. Studies suggest that these circadian disturbances form the root of sleep –wake problems, diagnosed in more than half of AD patients. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 28, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Jan Van Erum, Debby Van Dam, Peter Paul De Deyn Tags: Physiological Review Source Type: research
Sleep and Alzheimer ’s disease: A pivotal role for the suprachiasmatic nucleus?
Alzheimer ’s disease (AD), which accounts for most of the dementia cases, is, aside from cognitive deterioration, often characterized by the presence of non-cognitive symptoms. Society is desperately in need for interventions that alleviate the economic and social burden related to AD. Circadian dysrhythmia , one of these symptoms in particular, immensely decreases the self-care ability of AD-patients and is one of the main reasons of caregiver exhaustion. Studies suggest that these circadian disturbances form the root of sleep-wake problems, diagnosed in more than half of AD patients. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 28, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Jan Van Erum, Debby Van Dam, Peter Paul De Deyn Source Type: research
History and strategic initiatives of the new World Sleep Society
The World Sleep Society (WSS) was incorporated on August 24, 2015, its bylaws were approved on April 4, 2016, and starting October 7 –11, 2017 with the first WSS World Sleep Congress (joint congress of the World Association of Sleep Medicine [WASM] and the World Sleep Federation [WSF]) in Prague, Czech Republic, pending the simultaneous dissolution of these two premier international sleep organizations (WASM and WSF) at this up coming Congress, it will serve to represent the interests of the members of both of these two major sleep organizations. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 25, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Clete A. Kushida Tags: Guest editorial Source Type: research
History and Strategic Initiatives of the New World Sleep Society
The World Sleep Society (WSS) was incorporated on August 24, 2015, its bylaws were approved on April 4, 2016, and starting October 7-11, 2017 with the first WSS World Sleep Congress (joint congress of the World Association of Sleep Medicine [WASM] and the World Sleep Federation [WSF]) in Prague, Czech Republic, pending the simultaneous dissolution of these two premier international sleep organizations (WASM and WSF) at this upcoming Congress, it will serve to represent the interests of the members of both of these two major sleep organizations. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 25, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Clete A. Kushida Tags: Guest editorial Source Type: research
The effect of resistance exercise on sleep: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Impaired sleep quality and quantity are associated with future morbidity and mortality. Exercise may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve sleep, however, little is known on the effect of resistance exercise. Thus, we performed a systematic review of the literature to determine the acute and chronic effects of resistance exercise on sleep quantity and quality. Thirteen studies were included. Chronic resistance exercise improves all aspects of sleep, with the greatest benefit for sleep quality. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 19, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Ana Kovacevic, Yorgi Mavros, Jennifer J. Heisz, Maria A. Fiatarone Singh Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
The Effect of Resistance Exercise on Sleep: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Impaired sleep quality and quantity are associated with future morbidity and mortality. Exercise may be an effective non-pharmacological intervention to improve sleep, however, little is known on the effect of resistance exercise. Thus, we performed a systematic review of the literature to determine the acute and chronic effects of resistance exercise on sleep quantity and quality. Thirteen studies were included. Chronic resistance exercise improves all aspects of sleep, with the greatest benefit for sleep quality. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 19, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Ana Kovacevic, Yorgi Mavros, Jennifer J. Heisz, Maria A. Fiatarone Singh Source Type: research
Aims and Scope and Editorial Board
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Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 12, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research
Does cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia improve cognitive performance? A systematic review and narrative synthesis
Individuals with insomnia report difficulties pertaining to their cognitive functioning. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is associated with robust, long-term improvements in sleep parameters, however less is known about the impact of CBT-I on the daytime correlates of the disorder. A systematic review and narrative synthesis was conducted in order to summarise and evaluate the evidence regarding the impact of CBT-I on cognitive functioning. Reference databases were searched and studies were included if they assessed cognitive performance as an outcome of CBT-I, using either self-report questionnaires or ...
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 11, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Vanessa Herbert, Simon D. Kyle, Daniel Pratt Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
Sleep disturbances increase the risk of dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep disturbances and dementia are two common and significant health problems in older adults. Investigations suggest that sleep disturbances might increase the risk of dementia. The aim of the present study was to systematically review and meta-analyze the predictive roles of overall sleep disturbances, their subtypes (e.g., insomnia, sleep disordered breathing [SDB]), and other sleep problems (e.g., excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep-related movement disorder, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, and nonspecific sleep problems) in incident all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia subtypes. (Sou...
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 6, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Le Shi, Si-Jing Chen, Meng-Ying Ma, Yan-Ping Bao, Ying Han, Yu-Mei Wang, Jie Shi, Michael V. Vitiello, Lin Lu Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
Sleep disturbances increase the risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sleep disturbances and dementia are two common and significant health problems in older adults. Investigations suggest that sleep disturbances might increase the risk of dementia. The aim of the present study was to systematically review and meta-analyze the predictive roles of overall sleep disturbances, their subtypes (e.g., insomnia, sleep disordered breathing [SDB]), and other sleep problems (e.g., excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep-related movement disorder, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, and nonspecific sleep problems) in incident all-cause dementia and Alzheimer ’s disease (AD) and vascular dementia subtypes. (...
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 6, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Le Shi, Si-Jing Chen, Meng-Ying Ma, Yan-Ping Bao, Ying Han, Yu-Mei Wang, Jie Shi, Michael V. Vitiello, Lin Lu Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
From oral facial dysfunction to dysmorphism and the onset of pediatric OSA
The upper airway is a collapsible tube, and its collapsibility increases during sleep. Extrinsic factors such as atypical craniofacial features may increase the risks of airway collapse. We review early development of oral-facial structures and the anatomical variants that may be present at birth and can impact nasal breathing. After birth, there is a continuous interaction between orofacial functions and growth of anatomic features. We review the dysfunctions identified to date that may impact orofacial development leading to sleep-disordered-breathing through changes in the orofacial growth. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 5, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Christian Guilleminault, Yu-Shu Huang Tags: Clinical review Source Type: research
From Oral Facial Dysfunction to Dysmorphism and the Onset of Pediatric OSA
The upper airway is a collapsible tube, and its collapsibility increases during sleep. Extrinsic factors such as atypical craniofacial features may increase the risks of airway collapse. We review early development of oral-facial structures and the anatomical variants that may be present at birth and can impact nasal breathing. After birth, there is a continuous interaction between orofacial functions and growth of anatomic features. We review the dysfunctions identified to date that may impact orofacial development leading to sleep-disordered-breathing through changes in the orofacial growth. (Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews)
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 5, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Christian Guilleminault, Yu-Shu Huang Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
Long sleep duration and health outcomes: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
We examined the dose –response relationship between long sleep duration and health outcomes including mortality and the incidence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, coronary heart diseases, obesity, depression and dyslipidemia. We collected data from 5,134,036 participants from 137 pr ospective cohort studies. For the independent variable, we categorized participants at baseline as having long sleep duration or normal sleep duration. Risk ratios (RRs) for mortality and incident health conditions during follow-up were calculated through meta-analyses of adjusted data from individu al stud...
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - July 4, 2017 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Maki Jike, Osamu Itani, Norio Watanabe, Daniel J. Buysse, Yoshitaka Kaneita Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
